Ford Transit Utility-Spec Praevia Tipper
CPD Bodies combined tipping capability, a revised rear cab configuration and additional visibility equipment in this 3.5-tonne Ford Transit L3 Double Cab conversion.
Built with a 9'6" Praevia tipper body, the vehicle also features amber warning lighting and a fixed-flange towbar, bringing several practical options together in one build.
The Requirement
The customer required a Ford Transit L3 Double Cab with a rear cab area configured for tool and equipment storage rather than additional passenger seating.
The specification included ply-lining, a Praevia tipper body, additional warning and visibility equipment, and provision for towing.
The CPD Solution
CPD paired a powder-coated Praevia tipper body with a ply-lined rear cab area, bringing equipment storage and material handling together in one vehicle.
Key features include:
Ford Transit L3 Double Cab – 3,500kg gross vehicle weight, rear-wheel drive and twin rear wheels.
Praevia tipper body – 9'6" (2,926mm) body length with a powder-coated finish.
Ply-lined rear cab area – providing a practical space for storing tools and equipment, without additional rear passenger seats.
Chapter 8 chevron markings – highway maintenance chevrons around the body.
Conspicuity tape and red door lozenges – specified as ECE 104 approved.
Amber LED mini light bar – R65-approved warning lighting mounted at the rear of the vehicle's roof.
Fixed-flange towbar – jaw, pin and ball coupling with 13-pin electrics.
Practical Storage and Tipping Capability
Configuring the rear cab for storage gives tools and equipment a dedicated space within the vehicle. Ply-lining helps protect the cab interior from knocks and scuffs during everyday use, while the enclosed cab keeps equipment out of sight.
Behind the cab, the Praevia tipper body provides a separate load area for materials, with tipping capability to assist unloading. This combination accommodates equipment and materials within the same vehicle.
Built with Visibility in Mind
Highway maintenance chevrons, conspicuity tape and red door lozenges add visibility markings to the build, while the R65-approved amber LED mini light bar provides warning lighting.
The fixed-flange towbar, with jaw, pin and ball coupling and 13-pin electrics, also provides a connection for compatible trailers.
The Result
CPD delivered a Ford Transit combining dedicated rear cab storage with a Praevia tipper body, supported by additional visibility equipment and towing provision.
The build demonstrates how a double cab can be adapted to accommodate tools and equipment alongside its material-carrying role.
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